Unstoppable Grit: Overcoming Personal Challenges & Preventing Burnout w/ Danielle Cobo | S5E5

In this episode, host Jeff Lackey interviews Danielle Cobo, author of "Unstoppable Grit," about her personal experiences and how she navigated through major life events such as burnout, the death of a loved one, a health crisis, and the stress of being a military spouse. Danielle shares her journey of resilience and provides valuable insights on preventing and recovering from burnout. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, vulnerability, and creating a psychologically safe environment for teams.

Danielle Cobo is a military wife, former corporate marketing executive, mother of twin boys, renowned speaker, podcaster, and author of the upcoming book "Unstoppable Grit." She has 15 years of experience in medical sales and is passionate about helping others overcome challenges and achieve success.

For more about Danielle Cobo and her book, visit: https://www.daniellecobo.com/book

Key Takeaways:

• Danielle Cobo's personal experiences, including her relationship with her mother and the challenges she faced as a military spouse, shaped her resilience and determination.
• The year 2020 was a pivotal year for Danielle, with her husband's deployment, her mother's suicide, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a toxic work environment leading to burnout.
• Burnout prevention and recovery require self-care, including quality sleep, good nutrition, and paying attention to the signs of stress in the body.
•  Leaders can prevent burnout in their teams by being vulnerable, creating a psychologically safe environment, and setting boundaries.
• Leading through change requires open communication, empathy, and support for team members who may be experiencing uncertainty and stress.

Chapters
00:00:00 | Introduction
00:02:13 | Danielle shares how her relationship with her mother shaped her life
00:05:49 | Danielle talks about the events of 2020 that inspired her to write "Unstoppable Grit".
00:09:40 | Life-changing events within six months
00:15:24 | Jeff Lackey relates Danielle's story to the biblical reference of Joseph
00:20:01 | Danielle shares her personal experience with burnout
00:27:19 | Power of vulnerability for leaders in addressing burnout
00:33:25 | Leaders need to be vulnerable to create a psychologically safe environment
00:38:13 | Book available on Barnes & Noble and Amazon with free resources on the website.
00:41:30 | Closing remarks and gratitude from Danielle Cobo.

Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad